The Royal Engineers in Halifax

Piers note: No. 272. McNab's Island Rifle Range and Camping Ground; Military Camping Ground, on southern section of Island, just beyond isthmus; the Canteen to right about 1880; same day as No. 271. Looking East-southeast from eastern part of Mauger's Beach, but not from point about 200 yards more distant than No. 271. The boat at shore is in precisely same spot in both photos.

Date.: ca. 1880

Reference: Royal Engineers Nova Scotia Archives number 6922 (Piers 272)